Florence Arlene Booms (Connarn) November 18, 2011. Pre deceased by loving husband Richard A. Booms 2007, loving mother of Ray (Pam), Rich (Amy), Tom (Judi), Ruth Ann (Mike) Jirasek, Tim (Lorraine), Mary (Sean) Sellers. Grandmother of 16, great grandmother of eight. Loving sister of Marge (Don) Nelson, John (Pat) Connarn, Ruth (Lou) Mazzaro, Maureen (the late Bill) Krause.

Mrs. Booms was an ardent supporter of Indian River Medical Center (IRMC.) She served on the Board of Directors (1998-2004) and Executive Committee (2002-2004) of the Hospital and on the Foundation Board of Directors (1997 - 2003.) She founded the IRMC Tree of Lights fund raiser in 1991and chaired the effort until 2000. She was a member of the IRMC Auxiliary from 1987 - 2011. She served as President for three terms and received the highest honor bestowed by the Auxiliary: an Honorary Life Membership

Mrs. Booms was also active in the Vero Beach Garden Club, Center for the Arts and St. Edwards School. Donations may be made to Indian River Medical Center Auxiliary, 1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

The family will receive friends 4-7 pm, Thursday December 8, 4:00-7:00 pm at the Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Mass will be celebrated 12:00 Noon, Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 7550 26th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32966 .

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds/obituaries.php